Yeah I optimistically download it nearly every year and then basically never look at it from May on. But each year I do it again because I want to get more organized and deliberate with my garden.

I’ve downloaded the farmer’s almanac planting calendar, but haven’t started applying that to my planting plan yet.

I’ve also ordered and received my seeds.

[glances outside at the 6+” on the ground]

I won’t start seeds for about another 2 months, so please keep me updated on your plants so I can garden vicariously until then!

I did order a micro cherry tomato variety the other day that I’m excited to try in my tabletop hydroponic setup. They’re only supposed to grow to be 9” or so tall. I’m really curious how many tomatoes such a small plant may produce. But even if it’s not many, I’m still looking forward to fresh tomatoes in winter.

I ordered another Harvest yesterday because I love how it lights up when it needs water or food (a visual reminder works better for me than a phone notification or remembering to check the base). I’ve had mine for 3 or 4 years without issue, so I’m hoping that holds true for the one I ordered.

I did find this article helpful when looking into alternatives

I didn’t know that, thanks for the heads up

Well damn, I was hoping it was for a good (happy) reason. I’ll make sure to keep an eye out for signs of OE in my native flower garden

Do you have a source for the monarchs not needing more milkweed planted? I’m hoping I missed some great news.

Last I heard the advice was still to plant more milkweed because we’re below the level needed to try and grow the population - since it’s being considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act and milkweed is the only plant the caterpillars can survive on. If we got that done or found a better way that’s awesome

Thanks for the quick reply. My peas and bee balm have been hit hard this year after the same mild winter

I like summer squash! That would be really weird though, I’ve never planted summer squash or zucchini in the 10+ years we’ve lived here. Squirrels must be stealing from the neighbors

This sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!

What did you spray for the mildew?

Yeah it was a weird growing season. I’ve got about 12 tomatoes between 2 plants. One plant I grabbed from the store’s cherry tomato section this spring and didn’t notice until I got home its tag said Big Boy. Since it’s about a 40 minute drive to town I decided to just plant it and hope for the best.

I grow mine in planter boxes and usually get 55 day varieties. And I try to get the plants in about mid-May under plastic tents to get a jump start.

That sounds delicious, do you have a favorite recipe?

Yum, freezing some is a great idea

Pan fried is definitely on the menu

Sunflowers always make me happy. Your garden is looking great

No such thing

Here are the pickles. I had enough for 2 jars

Thanks! Our peas did better than I was expecting, but I think it’s because they’re behind the netting that goes around our in-ground garden, so they ended up shaded from the sun.

Thanks! I’ll try to remember to